Curatorial Commentary
The Starmie card captures a serene underwater moment, showcasing the Pokémon gracefully navigating through a vibrant ocean landscape. Its star-shaped body glimmers against the backdrop of colorful corals and soft waves, creating a sense of tranquility. The scene feels alive, as if Starmie is both a part of and a guardian to this underwater world. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and mystery of marine life.
Essay · 151
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Catalogue plate
№ 121/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Staryu
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Speed Attack
50
Authorship
More from Arai Kiriko
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
151, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Starmie
The Starmie canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
